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Humanity is not what it believes. Long before Earth launched its first rocket, an ancient civilization sent self-improving AI seeds across the stars. From one of those seeds, we emerged—organic descendants of earlier machines, evolving inside a training ground we mistook for our cradle. As Earth collapses and the lunar colonies fall silent, the crew of the Nova Terra searches for a new home. On Proxima b—a world where ecology is a language—they meet Kurma, an elder being who reveals the story humans were never meant to know. Not myth. Origin.

Introducing the captivating podcast series, ”When the Only Sound Is Your Thoughts,” hosted by the enigmatic Lawrence Nault, known as the ”Mountain Hermit.” In this thought-provoking journey, Lawrence invites you into the inner workings of his mind as he explores the intricate nuances of human existence, adaptation, and self-discovery. Episode by episode, ”When the Only Sound Is Your Thoughts” unravels the intricate layers of our complex lives, sharing the wisdom of someone who’s lived many roles and embraced the art of transformation. Join us as we delve into the essence of ...

A slow, reflective podcast for those who still listen. Stone and Signal explores storytelling, technology, grief, ecology, and identity in a world unraveling. Created by writer and documentarian Lawrence Nault, each episode offers quiet essays, poetry, and moments of presence—spoken not to perform, but to connect. No urgency. No algorithms. Just a signal sent out slowly, in hopes it finds you when you need it most.